Joseph H. Strain letters, 1916.

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Joseph H. Strain letters, 1916.

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Typewritten and signed letters dated 17 May and 5 June 1916. The items are addressed respectively to Frank Cannon and John M. Cannon both of Salt Lake City, Utah. Strain writes concerning the Ruby Valley Land Company. Strain wants to know the strength of the company and the outlook for its succes. Apparently, the company was established with the intention of attracting Mormon settlers.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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Ruby Valley Land and Irrigation Co.

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Cannon, John M. (John Mousley), 1865-1917

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John M. Cannon (1865-1917) was a Utah lawyer and local Mormon Church leader. John A. Bagley (1862-1941) was a Utah lawyer. From the guide to the John M. Cannon papers, 1892-1925, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) John Mousley Cannon (1865-1917) was born in St. George, Utah. A Mormon polygamist and lawyer, Cannon practiced law with his partner, J. Stokes, Jr., from the Hotel Utah Building in Salt Lake City at the time when Utah attained its statehood. Cannon's uncle on his f...

Strain, Joseph H., 1864-1946

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Joseph H. Strain (1864-1946) was an Anaconda, Montana businessman. From the description of Joseph H. Strain letters, 1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367397031 ...

Cannon, Frank J.

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Born into Mormon family on January 25, 1859 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Father polygamist and member of First Presidency in the LDS Church. Graduated from University of Deseret. Worked as a reporter for Deseret News. Married Martha A. Brown. Became a popular Utah politician. Elected to congress in 1894, U.S. Senate 1897. Lost political favor and by 1904 left Mormon Church and Republican party and joined Democratic party. Became editor Salt Lake Tribune and wrote exposes about political and religiou...